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Distance from Plainfield to Charles City

Driving Distance
19.2 mi 30.9 km
Flying Distance
16.9 mi 27.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Plainfield, Iowa to Charles City, Iowa is 19.2 mi (30.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 16.9 mi (27.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 21 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 55 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Plainfield
State/Province Iowa
Country US
Latitude 42.843079
Longitude -92.537126
GPS 42.843079° N, 92.537126° W
Local Time 9:11 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Charles City
Place Charles City
State/Province Iowa
Country US
Latitude 43.066361
Longitude -92.672411
GPS 43.066361° N, 92.672411° W
Local Time 9:11 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Plainfield, Iowa to Charles City, Iowa covers 19.2 mi (30.9 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 21 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (18.8-19.2 miles / 30-31 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 55 mph (89 km/h).

Available Routes

US-218 N and US-18
19.2 mi 21 minutes
Shortest
US-218 N
18.8 mi 20 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.